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D-112 Takes Pause With Full-Day Kindergarten BY JULIE KEMP PICK DAILYNORTHSHORE.COM
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IGHLAND PARK — After spending several months exploring full-day Kindergarten options, North Shore School District 112 has decided to put plans on hold, for now. The decision was reached at the Nov. 17 board meeting after extensive presentations on the benefits and constraints of going from a two-and-a-half-hour day, to a six-and-a-half-hour day that would include lunch, gym, and other activities. “Children in play-based Kindergartens have a double advantage over those who are denied play,” said Jennifer Ferrari assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, during a slide presentation. “They end up equally good or better at reading and other intellectual skills, and they are more likely to become well-adjusted healthy people.” Continued on PG 12
Holly Marihugh, blogger and author of Winnetka 60093, at The Book Stall. PHOTO BY JOEL LERNER
AUTHOR TELLS INSPIRING STORIES FROM THE NORTH SHORE
INNETKA — Holly Marihugh, author of a popular blog focused on all-things Winnetka, has published her first book, Winnetka 60093: Stories of Our Village, the proceeds of which will be donated to the fundraising campaign Raise the Stage. The book is a compilation of essays from Marihugh’s blog, which shares inspiring stories of local residents and people who have in some way touched Winnetka. Originally from Vermont, Marihugh settled in Winnetka 18 years ago to raise her family of three boys. She started her blog to tear down the facade that often surrounds people’s view of the North Shore community. “I decided to really get to know Winnetka in new way,” Marihugh said. Driven by her interest in learning other people’s stories, Marihugh began pounding the pavement for material to share on her blog. Writing was a natural fit for Marihugh, who has a Master of Arts degree in journalism and experience in speech writing and corporate communications. And finding things to write about was easy, as she found one story seemed to lead to the next. “I found as I went along I loved the stories of transformation,” she said.
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One essay in the book tells the story of Judy Meikle, a Winnetka resident in her 60s who received a heart transplant five years ago from a 21-year-old army ranger named Ben Kopp. Kopp had died from his injuries fighting in Afghanistan. “I was so inspired by how she honors his memory talking about his sacrifice,” Marihugh said. “Judy is now a huge advocate of organ donation.” The book includes about 35 essays about people from all paths of life, ranging from age 17 to 80. Marihugh sought anyone who touched Winnetka in some way — they grew up in the village, went to public schools or had worked, lived or volunteered in the community. Seventeen-year-old Nico Garcia was a senior at New Trier High School when Marihugh met him. Garcia was active in the school’s business club and had invited the founder of Skinny Pop popcorn (a Glencoe resident) to speak to the club about entrepreneurship. Marihugh was impressed by Garcia’s drive. “Nico is all about getting kids enthused about becoming entrepreneurs,” Marihugh said. While Marihugh has always been an active volunteer in the community, it wasn’t until she started the blog and completed her book that she felt really connected to Winnetka. “I never felt Continued on PG 12
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